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View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 WTTW Illinois Announces Plan To Tap Brakes on E-Bikes’ Wild Ride https://news.wttw.com/2026/01/30/illinois-announces-plan-tap-brakes-e-bikes-wild-ride The explosive growth in the use of electronic bikes, scooters, skateboards and other “micromobility” devices by Illinoisans has caught state officials flat- footed. Now legislators, educators, transportation advocates and others are attempting to play catch-up. Riders, drivers and pedestrians have been “navigating a system designed for a different era,” Illinois …
View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 WTTW Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-Winning Comedian of ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Fame, Dies at 71 https://news.wttw.com/2026/01/30/catherine-o-hara-emmy-winning-comedian-home-alone-and-schitt-s-creek-fame-dies-71 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Catherine O’Hara, a gifted Canadian-born comic actor and “SCTV” alum who starred as Macaulay Culkin’s harried mother in two “Home Alone” movies and won an Emmy as the dramatically ditzy wealthy matriarch Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek,” died Friday. She was 71. O’Hara died at her …
View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 NBC Local Multiple rounds of snow spark winter storm warnings, alerts. What to expect and when https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/multiple-rounds-of-snow-spark-winter-storm-warnings-alerts-what-to-expect-and-when/3883811/ Snow began falling in parts of the Chicago area as many were under winter storm warnings and advisories, but which areas will be hit hardest, how long will the snow last and how much can residents expect? The "intense band" of lake effect snow started falling across the Chicago area …
View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 NBC Local Sirius XM $28M settlement: Do you qualify? How to file a claim https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/sirius-xm-28m-settlement-do-you-qualify-how-to-file-a-claim/3883865/ You could get money as part of a $28 million proposed class action action [ settlement with Sirius XM Radio ][12] , and there's still time to file a claim. The proposed settlement stems for a lawsuit filed Nov. 22, 2022 in a Central Illinois courthouse that alleges Sirius XM …
View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 NBC Local ‘Home Alone' star Catherine O'Hara will forever live on in holiday magic https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/home-alone-star-catherine-ohara-will-forever-live-on-in-holiday-magic/3883880/ As fans across the country mourn the loss of legendary actress Catherine O'Hara, her legacy will live on, particularly during the holiday season. O'Hara, known for her role in the holiday classic "Home Alone," among several other films and television shows, [ has died at the age of 71 ][7] …
View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 NBC Local Macaulay Culkin posts tribute to his ‘Home Alone' ‘mama' Catherine O'Hara after her death https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/macaulay-culkin-posts-tribute-to-his-home-alone-mama-catherine-ohara-after-her-death/3883923/ Just moments after news of "Home Alone" star Catherine O'Hara's passing, her co- star Macaulay Culkin posted a heartfelt tribute on social media to his movie "mama." O'Hara, [ known for her role as Kevin McAllister's mom ][1] in "Home Alone," [ died at the age of 71 ][2] Friday, …
View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 Fox Chicago Northwest Indiana police officer arrested on intoxicated driving charge, sheriff says http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/northwest-indiana-sheriffs-officer-arrested-on-intoxicated-driving-charge-sheriff-says #### The Brief * * A Lake County Sheriff’s police officer was arrested Thursday night and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, authorities said. * The officer was released on bond and placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation. **LAKE COUNTY, Ind.** \- A Lake County Sheriff’s …
View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 Fox Chicago Chicago businesses close or fundraise as part of 'National Shutdown Day' to protest ICE http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-businesses-close-fundraise-national-shutdown-day-protest-ice ![Chicago businesses close or fundraise as part of 'National Shutdown Day'][1] #### [ Chicago businesses close or fundraise as part of 'National Shutdown Day' ][2] A nationwide boycott called “National Shutdown Day" is taking shape today. Here’s what’s happening in Chicago. #### The Brief * * Activists are urging people …
View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 Columbia Chronicle Chronversations with Levi Libson: A conversation with students on registration experience and returning in freezing temperature https://columbiachronicle.com/multimedia/chronversations-with-levi-libson-a-conversation-with-students-on-registration-experience-and-returning-in-freezing-temperature/ Students talk about their registration experience for the spring semester and returning to campus in the freezing weather. Transcript: 0:05: Welcome back to Chronversations. 0:07: I’m your host, Levi Libson. 0:11: Just like that, our break is over, and the busy semester is once again upon us. 0:15: For those …
View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 Chicago Tribune ‘Beetlejuice,’ ‘Home Alone’ star Catherine O’Hara dead at 71 https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/catherine-ohara-dead-71/ Comedy actress Catherine O’Hara, who starred in film classics like “Beetlejuice” and “Home Alone” as well as the television hit, “Schitt’s Creek,” has died. She was 71 years old. The Canadian actress and comedian died Friday, her manager confirmed to Variety. TMZ was the first to report the news. The …
View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 Chicago Tribune Duneland superintendent leaving for Hinsdale but a legacy remains https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/duneland-superintendent-leaving-for-hinsdale-but-a-legacy-remains/ The Duneland School Corporation transformed in so many ways during Superintendent Chip Pettit’s seven-year reign. Duneland School Board President Brandon Kroft helped hire Pettit in 2019 and watched him guide the district through the changes. “Much sadness” were the initial words Kroft used to describe his feelings Thursday in a …
View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 Chicago Tribune 35-year-old man fatally wounded Friday on West Side https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/gun-violence-austin/ A 35-year-old man was fatally wounded late Friday morning in a shooting on the West Side in the Austin neighborhood, Chicago police said. Shortly before 11:15 a.m., a man was involved in an argument in the 4800 block of West Ferdinand Street when someone pulled out a weapon and opened …
View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Después del golpe de deportación de Trump, una funcionaria escolar toma acción https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/01/30/despues-del-golpe-de-deportacion-de-trump-una-funcionaria-escolar-toma-accion * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][59] * [ Facebook ][60] * [ Bluesky ][61] * [ Email ][62] * [ Reddit ][63] * [ Flipboard ][64] [ ![][65] ][66] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Al principio, Edith Rivera …
View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Friday's high school basketball scores https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball/scores/2026/01/30/chicago-illinois-high-school-basketball-scores * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][49] * [ Facebook ][50] * [ Bluesky ][51] * [ Email ][52] * [ Reddit ][53] * [ Flipboard ][54] Please send scores and corrections to [ preps@suntimes.com ][55] . Schedule provided by Jack Gleason. Send schedule updates to …
View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of 'Home Alone' and 'Schitt’s Creek' fame, dies at 71 https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment-culture/2026/01/30/catherine-ohara-home-alone-schitts-creek-fame-dies * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][39] * [ Facebook ][40] * [ Bluesky ][41] * [ Email ][42] * [ Reddit ][43] * [ Flipboard ][44] LOS ANGELES (AP) — Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin’s …
View Article 2:01 p.m. January 30, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Teacher fired by Archdiocese of Chicago after child molestation accusations arrested again in Orland Park https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/01/30/teacher-arrested-child-molestation-accusations-orland-park * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][30] * [ Facebook ][31] * [ Bluesky ][32] * [ Email ][33] * [ Reddit ][34] * [ Flipboard ][35] A teacher with a long record of child molestation charges and convictions who was fired earlier this month by …
View Article 2 p.m. January 30, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times WNBA, players union to resume labor talks on Monday https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky/2026/01/30/wnba-players-union-to-resume-labor-talks-on-monday-cba * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][21] * [ Facebook ][22] * [ Bluesky ][23] * [ Email ][24] * [ Reddit ][25] * [ Flipboard ][26] The [ WNBA ][27] and the players union will meet Monday in New York for the first time in …
View Article 2 p.m. January 30, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Review: Fresh from Broadway, ‘Stereophonic’ enthralls with music, but sinks under weighty dialogue https://chicago.suntimes.com/theater/2026/01/30/stereophonic-review-chicago-cibc-theatre-will-butler-arcade-fire * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][12] * [ Facebook ][13] * [ Bluesky ][14] * [ Email ][15] * [ Reddit ][16] * [ Flipboard ][17] The behind-the-music drama “Stereophonic” arrives in Chicago on waves of buzzy acclaim. The tale of a 1970s rock band …
View Article 2 p.m. January 30, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Chicago's CM Punk is WWE 2K26 cover star https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/2026/01/30/cm-punk-wwe-2k26-cover-star * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] CM Punk is ready for clobberin’ time as the new cover star for WWE 2K26. The former WrestleMania main …
View Article 2 p.m. January 30, 2026 Chicago Reader Elucid brings his far-out hip-hop (and DJ Haram) to Chicago https://chicagoreader.com/music/concert-preview/elucid-dj-haram-subterranean/ ![][128] Elucid Credit: Alexander Richter New York rapper and producer Elucid (born Chaz Hall) began the century slanging self-released mixtapes, and on the strength of his compelling vocals, stunning collaborations, and heavy beats, he’s since become one of independent music’s elite. Elucid’s discography is as impressive as it is intense. …